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Arizona Trail (AZT)

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1.258 km Length
approx. 63 days Duration
30.600 m Elevation gain
30.900 m Elevation loss
2.900 m Highest point
Mar–Apr · Oct–Nov Best time to go

Overview of the Arizona Trail

Difficulty
Length 1.258 km
Elevation gain 30.600 m
Elevation loss 30.900 m
Highest Point 2.900 m · San Francisco Peaks
Lowest Point 520 m · Gila River
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

1.258 km
30.600 m
30.900 m
San Francisco Peaks
2.900 m
Gila River
520 m

Best time to go

March – April, October – November
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About the trail

The Arizona Trail runs for a length of 1258 kilometers through Arizona in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 63 days to walk the Arizona Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way Generally difficult!
The water supply must be planned in detail in advance and, if necessary, water supplies have to be deposited en route.

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Arizona Trail

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Only a few water points! Drinking water procurement partly problematic!
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Arizona Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Arizona Trail via Tucson International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Cab / Uber / Airplane / Bus. Duration approx. 6 hours.

Departure

Departure from Arizona Trail is via McCarran International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Cab / Uber / Airplane / Bus. Takes about 7 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages

Stage plan for the Arizona Trail

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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